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7 Central Illinois Manufacturing Company Rev B March 2006 Preparing for First Delivery For Ethanol Blends up to E10 It is very important that you clean your tank and take samples. Older tanks or tanks that are not equipped with pressure vents may require special cleaning. The Cim-Tek ® Cim-Cart IV contaminant removal system removes water and contaminants from the bottom of the tank. It snakes along the bottom of the tank removing water and particulates while the station is in operation. There are some cases where another method of cleaning may be required. Please contact Central Illinois Manufacturing Company for more informa- tion. “ Conventional water finder paste and water detection filters will not detect the phase separated bottom layer quickly enough to prevent problems. Special phase detection paste and monitor filters are recommended.” “ The Cim-Tek ® Cim- Cart IV contaminant removal system is a valuable tool to remove tank bottom contaminants. It snakes along the bottom of the tank removing bottom water contamination while the station is in operation.” For more information about the Cim-Cart IV please call Cim-Tek ® customer service at 888.898.7187 or visit www.cim-tek.com to view a demonstration video. Clear snow buildup to prevent melting snow from leaking into the fill opening. Monitor for Phase Separation with ethanol compatible detection paste. If a layer is detected, follow the recommended “Phase Separation Guidelines”. Take regular tank samples. Remember tank tilt and tank gauge plates can mask water. Remember that most tank gauging systems may not be effective at measuring water below 3/4 of an inch.